Hey, future psychologists! We're diving deep into a fascinating study by Betancourt and co. (2013) on how kiddos can bounce back after harsh experiences. We're talking about resilience here, and believe me, it's more superhero-like than you think!
The Sample: Young peeps from Sierra Leone who had been through war (Ages 10-17), many of whom were ex-child soldiers. Real tough cookies!
What They Did: Three interviews, over six years. Picture a movie trilogy that follows these kids' journey!
Findings: They identified four main "paths" that these kids took dealing with inner turmoil (anxiety and depression), kind of like story arcs:
Troublemakers: Loss of caregiver, family abuse, neglect, and community stigma related to their soldier past. No surprise here: lack of support after trauma hurts.
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Hey, future psychologists! We're diving deep into a fascinating study by Betancourt and co. (2013) on how kiddos can bounce back after harsh experiences. We're talking about resilience here, and believe me, it's more superhero-like than you think!
The Sample: Young peeps from Sierra Leone who had been through war (Ages 10-17), many of whom were ex-child soldiers. Real tough cookies!
What They Did: Three interviews, over six years. Picture a movie trilogy that follows these kids' journey!
Findings: They identified four main "paths" that these kids took dealing with inner turmoil (anxiety and depression), kind of like story arcs:
Troublemakers: Loss of caregiver, family abuse, neglect, and community stigma related to their soldier past. No surprise here: lack of support after trauma hurts.
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